GSRA Position F09-22
International Education and Globalization Opportunities
Faculty Name: Sharman Siebenthal Adams
Department: Education
Campus Address: 430 French Hall
Email: sharmans@umflint.edu
Phone: 8107623260
Project Description: The following Research project involves working with Global Program faculty collecting information related to International Education and Globalization learning opportunities around the world. Specifically, students will collaborate not only with UMF faculty but also act as liaisons in contacting other education and non-profit organizations to collect information.
Semesters Desired: Fall 2009; Winter 2010
GSRA Position Description: As a project liaison, the GSRA must have excellent interpersonal communication skills, work independently, be self-motivated, have excellent computer skills, have a high level of comfort conducting research inquiries, and be able to take initiative in moving forward on next steps throughout project work. The GSRA will collaborate with others via phone, email, fax, library resources, and online resources. After compiling data, gathered information will be organized by the GSRA and distributed to the Global Program faculty. Each week, Global Program Faculty will meet with the GSRA to collect work and direct the student through the next steps of the research project.
Specific Day/Time Requirements: Days of the week for the GSRA work schedule are flexible in that much work can be done online during the EST day or after business hours. That said, because of the international aspect of this position, the GSRA will need 2-3 hours each week in which to m
Special Requirements: The GSRA must be technologically comfortable and familiar with conducting in-depth online research searches. As part of being an independent, self-motivated researcher, the GSRA must be able to take initiative in order to seek out further resources if they encounter 'road-blocks' or get "stuck" using resources. The GSRA must have a respectful approach to working with individuals living in other communities, cultures, religions, educational institutions, and organizations.
*Preference for Global Program Students, non-Global Program students with an exceptional level of experience will be considered.
Graduate Students in These Programs May Apply: Education (MA)